EMT Levels in Alaska

There are different levels of response of the emergency medical service in Alaska, which is different from many other U.S. states. levels of EMT in Alaska are structured as follows:



ETT (Emergency Trauma Technician)



The first level is a standardized training EMT Emergency Trauma Technician training. Training program, this level is 40 + hours, and revises the criteria for emergency assistance. The course is taught by certified instructors throughout the state. The training varies from student needs, community and geographic location throughout the state. ETTs are not technically "proven" by the State of Alaska and, unfortunately, can not limit the exemption from liability.



EMT-I (Emergency Medical Technician Level I)



Emergency Medical Technician-I is the same as the national standard EMT-Basic. EMT-I course is at least 120 hours in length and a valid CPR certificate is a prerequisite. The full description of this level of education is described in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) programs. EMTs provide basic life support such as immobilization, control bleeding, suction, CPR and oxygen. EMT-I is a springboard to a higher level of certification, that knowledge of EMT-I must do so prior to the EMT-II. This level provides building blocks for all the skills learned in the EMT system. Properly trained EMT-Is may use automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and with the approval of a doctor can help manage the patient's own nitroglycerin, epinephrine auto-injector or bronchodilator. Using an external defibrillator certification requires a separate manual (see defibrillator technician).



Defibrillator Technician



Alaska law allows a person "properly trained" to use the AED (Automated External Defibrillator). manual defibrillation are classified as Advanced Life Support procedures and invididuals limited by the technicians who are certified defibrillator. EMT-I personnel may authorize the use of manual defibrillators after they have completed an additional 16 hours of training and certification as a technician of a defibrillator.



EMT-II (Emergency Medical Technician Level II)



Emergency Medical Technician Level II does not exceed the national standard EMT-I (EMT-Intermediate), 1999. EMT-II certificates are given after the classroom study of at least 50 hours, prepare students to use intravenous lines into the body to administer fluids and medications. The student must have a minimum of 10 contacts with patients as an EMT-I to enroll in EMT-II. EMT-II certification requires the Ministry of Finance has approved a physician.



EMT-III (Emergency Medical Technician Level III)



Technicians EMT-III level have advanced their skills in basic cardiac care. Training at this level includes the use of lidocaine, morphine, atropine and adrenaline. Require additional training of at least 50 hours in length. For that, considered as a EMT-III, the applicant must have at least 10 patients and 10 contacts venipuncture while as the EMT-II.



MICP (Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic)



MICPs are the most educated and the Alaska EMT-level training. MICP is certified to provide service above the EMT-III, and must remain the direct or indirect supervision of physician sponsorship. Paramedics at this level are located in areas of dense population in Alaska, including Anchorage, Kenai, Fairbanks, Nikiski, Soldotna, Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka.



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